USING BUILT-IN FLASH
Auto-popup flash function
The auto-popup flash function operates with the one of 6 picture modes is set.
In this mode, the built-in flash pops up and discharges automatically in low light and backlight condition.
Depress the flash mode
button until 
appears on the LCD panel.
Depress the shutter release button halfway down, and the built-in flash automatically pops up when the flash is required.
✍MEMO
•The built-in flash does not retract automatically, push the built-in flash down into the camera body after use.
•The built-in flash does not discharge when not required even though it has been in the up position.
•Do not use the lens hood when the built-in flash is used, as it may obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners.
• When using an inappropriate For FA lens, ( ) will blink rapidly in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down. For more details on COMPTIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 89.
•If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it does not mean that the battery is faulty; it’s one of the battery’s characteristics.
•The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged.
